Courtney Love denied control over Kurt Cobain documentary
HBO recently announced the first “fully authorized” documentary about legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The doc will be directed by Academy Award-nominee Brett Morgen and produced by Cobain’s daughter, Frances Bean Cobain. But it looks like Cobain’s widow, Courtney Love, hasn’t been involved with the film and will have no editorial control. “She gave me the...
Neck Deep, Palisades, Front Porch Step, Handguns, more announced for Warped Tour 2015
The first five acts have been announced for the 2015 Vans Warped Tour. Neck Deep, Palisades, Front Porch Step, Handguns and Kosha Dillz will all be attending punk-rock summer camp. Check back with us every Wednesday for more band announcements. Warped Tour kicks off June 19 in Pomona, California. General tickets go on sale December...
Punk “didn’t make a dent in the political system,” says Billy Idol
Music icon Billy Idol recently gave an interview to The Big Issue where he discussed the early influence of punk and the shape of music today. In the interview—when asked about his commercial success and if he “betrayed” punk—Idol dismissed the punk movement’s political impact altogether. “Punk had done what it set out to do...
Tooth & Nail Records release 'No New Kinda Story' documentary
After an excruciating wait, Tooth & Nail Records have finally released their 20-year anniversary documentary, No New Kinda Story. The commemorative film looks back on the record label's past 20 years, delving into their rise, fall and rebirth. “It was a lot of fun going down memory lane, reuniting with old friends, and talking about how it all started,”...
Bleachers announce North American headlining tour
Bleachers, the new project from fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff, have announced a 2015 headlining tour, Bleachers Come Alive!, which kicks off March 4 in Vancouver. Check out the full list of dates and locations below. Tickets go on sale Friday. Antonoff’s debut album, Strange Desire, which is out now via RCA. If you missed it, watch his...
NOFX's Fat Mike is trying something new with 'Home Street Home' musical
NOFX‘s Fat Mike has teamed up with Jeff Marx and Soma Snakeoil to announce that a new punk-rock musical concept album, titled Home Street Home, will be released on February 10, 2015 through Fat Wreck Chords in advance of a theatrical production. The record will feature performances by Fat Mike and NOFX, and sees the play’s characters inhabited by a wide...
Get lost in the Contortionist's ethereal video for "Primordial Sound"
The Contortionist have premiered a music video for their song, “Primordial Sound,” over at Noisey. You can get lost in the latest clip from the band below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! “”Primordial Sound” is one song that I am very proud of,” says guitarist Robby Baca. “I had so much fun writing that...
Dads, Somos, Roger Harvey tour announced
Emo-indie powerhouses Dads will be hitting the road on a U.S. headlining tour in February. They will be joined by No Sleep's Somos and alt rockers Roger Harvey. Check out a full list of dates and locations below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Dads released their sophomore full-length I'll Be The Tornado on 6131 Records in October. The group wrapped...
“Indie” band who “lost” money on tour called out for marketing stunt
Last week, Jack Conte of indie duo Pomplamoose published an article on Medium detailing how his band grossed $135,983 on a 28-day tour and still ended up losing $11,819. “Being in an indie band is running a never-ending, rewarding, scary, low-margin small business,” he wrote. It caused an immediate uproar. Fellow musicians were quick to point...